Robert Fortune
(1812-1880)

British botanist – Robert Fortune was born in Berwickshire (Historic county in the Scottish Borders) on September 16th, 1812 and died in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on April 13th, 1880 at the age of 67. Today Robert Fortune would be 211 years old.

Age

how old was Robert Fortune when he died?

Robert Fortune died in 1880 at the age of 67.

Biographical data

Birthday	September 16th, 1812 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Berwickshire Historic county in the Scottish Borders
Death Date	April 13th, 1880 (Tuesday)
Death place	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Virgo (The Maiden) ♍
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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Robert Fortune

Birthday

When was Robert Fortune born?

Robert Fortune was born on September 16th, 1812.

Death

When did Robert Fortune die?

Robert Fortune died on April 13th, 1880 at the age of 67 in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom). Today Robert Fortune would be 211 years old.